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2010-11 Campaign Co-chairs Jen Ray and Rob Jamros

Why Give to United Way?

Why should I give to United Way rather than giving directly to an agency?

Think of the analogy of receiving a gift of $25 for your birthday. It's very nice, much appreciated, but it really doesn't change your life, and most people would not put a lot of thought into spending the money. However, if through an inheritance, you receive a major gift, you would put some thought into how to best spend the money in a way that would significantly impact your life.

Apply this concept to agencies. When they receive random gifts from individual donors, they greatly appreciate the gift, but small amounts received at random times do not allow for major planning or impact. On the other hand, the United Way funds received by agencies are given in large quantities with planning and thought put into how best to use the funds to enhance the mission of each agency or organization. In other words, small individual gifts are nice. United Way funds, raised and distributed collectively, make a major difference.

When you give to United Way, you are helping to fund a whole system that provides a support and strength network to children, families, the elderly and many others in our community!

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While you fill out your 2010 Michigan tax return forms, don’t forget to “check off” for the United Way Fund.  This year, Michigan residents will be able to use their tax returns to easily donate to the United Way Fund, which was created to help low to moderate income Michigan families with basic needs like food, clothing and shelter.  Donors will be able to indicate if they would like to donate all or part of their Michigan tax returns on form 4642 of their state income tax return.  All money donated will directly benefit needy families in the donor’s immediate area.  The need in Michigan has never been greater and making a donation to help ease the burden so many are facing has never been easier!  This year, be sure to “check off” for the United Way Fund!

The United Way of Marquette County brings together the many faces of our community-volunteers from business, industry, education, public, private, for-profit and not-for-profit to achieve our mission to: Focus community resources to meet community needs.